Mile News


Ten Great Irish Runners

March 17, 2015

The small island nation has produced world and Olympic champions and world record holders including the still standing 4x1 Mile world record from 1985.

By Scott Douglas, Runner's World

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a brief celebration of the rich history of elite Irish distance...

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Haddon Township Miler Luke Petela record-setting day at New Balance Nationals

March 17, 2015

"I'm really confident, and I feel mentally strong to do something more so I'm ready to do whatever it takes to be best I can be."

By Patrick Lanni, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Luke Petela of Haddon Township broke a long-standing Camden County record in the Mile and moved up amongst the...

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O’Connor wins NCAA Mile title in record-breaking fashion

March 16, 2015

"Not only has she been an exceptional leader, but she's been an equally great person for our team and that's just a testament to her and her family."

By The Times Herald

Leah O'Connor's sensational Michigan State University running career keeps getting better.

The 2010 Croswell-Lexington...

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Shannon Rowbury a S.F. celebrity who flies under radar

March 16, 2015

The two-time Olympian and USA champion is a proud, fourth-generation San Franciscan who says she can’t imagine living anywhere else.

By C.W. Nevius, The San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco is a city full of celebrities that no one recognizes. Or maybe it takes an insider to pick up on who...

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